I have my whole family over for dinner tomorrow evening ahead of my big sister’s wedding on Sunday and I’m determined to make a (nearly) entirely make-ahead menu so that I can relax and have fun with everyone. With it being … Continue reading
Aubergine is one of those funny vegetables where the way in which it’s cooked can have such a polarising effect on its success as a dish. Undercook aubergine and it will be squeaky, chewy and generally unpleasant, but when it’s … Continue reading
It’s day 3 of 8 of Passover and I have been hit by a massive wave of matzah-fatigue; egg matzah, chocolate matzah, matzah brei, you name it – I’ve eaten it. So, if like me, you are hankering to chow-down … Continue reading
As a child of the Wagamama generation, there was a time when vegetable katsu curry was my everything. I would frequent my local restaurant like nobody’s business and scoff when the waiter would dutifully ask if this was my first … Continue reading
In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that I didn’t know what a galette was until I happened across the recipe for one on smittenkitchen.com and subsequently had a go at making one myself (click here to see the … Continue reading
My first post on this blog was a recipe for lemon and herb roasted chicken, a tribute to my husband Jeremy who after a couple of months of living together started showing signs of concern/borderline hysteria over the great number … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago a close friend asked if I would like to cater a dinner that her Mum was hosting. Of course, I gladly agreed but soon realised that preparing a 3 course meal for 15 is no … Continue reading
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